hahaha! You definitely got me laughing aloud here, David, I love that image of the bird wearing pot holders, so cute! Lol! Over here, it's been pretty darn hot as well, even the fish are sweating ;) -- and thank you so much for your inspiring comments with my poem, that honestly made me smile so much, I am so humbled that you would think so highly of my write :) Thank you very much :D